Tool for applying type to type-bars of writing-machines.



No. 734,719. PATENT'BD JULY 28, 1903.

E. F.- KUNATH.

TOOL FOR APPLYING TYPE T0 TYPE BARS OF WRITING MACHINES. APPLICATION FILED JAN. 17, 1903.

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INVENTOR v l'dwardllfulzaik ATTORNEYS UNITED STATE EDWARD F. KUNATH, or JERSEY Patented July 28, 1903.

PATENT FFICE.

CITY, NEWV JERSEY, ASSIGNOR, BY

MESNE ASSIGNMENTS, TO UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITER COMPANY, OF NEW YORK, N. Y.. A CORPORATION OF NEW JERSEY.

TOOL FDR APPLYING TYPE TO TYPE-BARS OF WRITING-MACHINES.

SBECIFIGATION forming part of Letters Patent N 0. 734,719, dated July 28, 1903. Application filed January 17, 1903 Serial No. 139.398. (No model.) v

To aZZ whom it map concern.-

Be it known that I, EDWARD F. KUNATH, a citizen of the United States, residing at Jersey City Heights, county of Hudson, State of New Jersey, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Tools for Applying Type to Type-Bars of Writing-Machines, of

which the following is a specification.

My invention relates to an implement to be used for the purpose of properly applying type to the type-bars of writing-machines. It is well known that as usually made typewriting machines comprisea set of type-bars having their type-carrying ends bent at different angles to the body of the type-bar, according to the position of the respective typebars in the machine. It will be obvious that ifthe type has to .be renewed it isof great importance tohave the new type secured in exactly the same position as the old one, since otherwise the required alinement of the type will be lost and a defective impression would be the result.

To provide simple and eficient means for the above-indicated purpose, I have devised a tool, which will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings,

and the novel features of my invention will then be pointed out in the appended claims.

Figure 1 is a plan of my improved tool with I section on line t 4; of Fig. 3, and Fig. 5 shows a slightly-difieren't form of-mytool in side elevation. j

Briefly described, myinvention comprises a handle-section or body-section adapted to pivotally receive the type-bar, an anvil-carrying section pivotally connected with said handle-section, and an adjustable anvil carried by. the anvil-section.

In the form of construction illustrated by Figs.1, 2, 3, and 4 the body or handle A is provided at one end with a slot A, across which extends a pin A adapted to form a pivot for the type-bar B. This bar, as shown I in Fig. 3, engages the pin A in the same manner in which it is engaged with the typebar pivot ofatype-writing machine. A spring O is secured to the handle A and extends into the slot A to engage the toe B of the typebar, so as to throw the latter down into the position shown in Fig. 3. The forward or free end of the type-bar carries the type block D, provided with type D. The conn'ection of the type-block D with the type-bar B is generally effected by means of solder. The handle portion A is slightly shorter than the type-bar, so that the type-carrying end of the latter projects beyond the handle. At the end of the handle opposite to that at which the pivot A is arranged. the anvil-carrying section E is pivotally connected with the handle, as indicated at E, the axes A and E being at right angles to each other, so that the plane in which the anvil-carrierE swings will be at a right angle to the path of thetype-bar. At the end adjacent to the handle the anvil-carrier is provided with a slot E adapted to receive the bent portion B of the type-bar adjacent to the type-block D. The anvil-carrier has loosely supported thereon an anvil F, adapted to assume difierent positions, and suitable mechanism is also provided for securing the anvil in the adjusted position.- In the particular construction shown' the anvil-carrier is slotted lengthwise and the free ends of the arms or fork members so formed are connected by a screw G, by the turning of which the stem F of the anvil may be clamped between the fork members and held immovable. The fork. members arebeveled on their inner surfaces, as shown in Fig. 4, and the stem F preferably is widened somewhat at the b0ttom, so as to prevent an accidental removal of the anvil from its carrier. 'The upper surface of the anvil, which extends over the fork members of the carrier, is substantially smooth; but

ved from front to rear, as shown in Fig. 3, thus enabling the anvil to rock forward or rearward when the screw G is sufficiently loose. It is also preferable to taper the stem F from its central portion toward both euds. At the end adjacent to the handle the anvil F is provided with a transverse ridge'or stop F adapted to be engaged by the type D2 The handle A is further provided with an adjustable gage H, adapted to engage the type-bar B, said gage being preferably in the nature of a screw. I

When my tool is to be used in connection with type-bars which carry their pivot permanently, as illustrated in Fig. 5, I slightly vary the construction of the handle by providing it with two angular slots A adapted to receive the pivot 13 of the type-bar B In other respects, however, the construction may be the same as hereinbefore described.

The tool is used as follows: The type-bar is inserted in the slot A and pivotally connected with the handle A in practically the same manner in which it is pivotally supported on the type-writing machine. The anvil-carrier E is then, if necessary, turned to one side or the other, so that the projection B of the type-bar will enter the slot E The dotted lines in Fig. 2 indicate the range of adjustment of the anvil-carrier E; but it will be understood that a greater or smaller range of adjustment may be employed. The screw G is supposed to be loose, so that when the type D is brought in engagement with the upper surface of the anvil by the spring 0 the anvil will spontaneously take a position in which it will engage the types evenly. It will be seen that the anvil may slide forward and rearward-that is, toward and from the pivot Eand may also rock lengthwise, so as to raise one end more than the other. The anvil is pulled out until the type D ongages the ridge or shoulder F After the anvil has been adjusted as described the screw G is tightened, so as to hold the anvil in its adjusted position. The projection B of the type-bar serves to keep the anvilcarrier at the proper angle relatively to the handle. The screw E, however, may be employed as a clamp for this purpose, and this is particularly the case when the type-bar has no projection, such as B adjacent to the typeblock D. (See Fig. 5.) The type-block may now be removed and another type-block substituted for it, and as this new type-block will rest on the anvil F, which has been adjusted to the position of the old type-block, it follows that the new type-block will be secured in exactly the same position as the old one. When the old type-block has been removed, there would be nothing to keep the type-bar from a downward movement under the influence of the spring G and it might happen that the type-bar and the new type-block would not be connected properly. To preventthis, I have provided the gage or screw H, which is so adjusted as to keep the typebar in its proper position even after the removal of the type-block.

My improved tool, as above described, enables repairs to be made to the type-bars by the substitution of new type-blocks, while preserving the proper position of the type-face.

It will be understood that the type-bars of a type-writing machine difi'er from each other as to the angle between the body of the typebar and that end which carries the typeblock. Some of the type-bars are perfectly straight, like the one shown in Fig. 1. Most type-bars, however, have a bend at their free end, and this bend varies from type-bar to type-bar. When provision is made for lock ing the anvil-carrier to the handle A, the tool could be used for fitting new type-levers with proper type.

I desire it to be understood that I do not restrict myself to the specific construction shown.

What I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is-- 1. A tool for applying type to the type-bars of type-writing machines, comprising a handle having means for connectingit with a typebar, an anvil-carrier movably connected with said handle, and an anvil mounted on said carrier and provided with a shoulder adapted for engagement by the type.

2. A tool for applying type to the type-bars of type-writing machines, comprising a handle adapted to support the type-bar, an anvilcarrier pivoted to said handle, an anvil loosely.

carried by said carrier, and means for locking the anvil to the carrier.

3. A tool for applying type to the type-bars of type-writing machines, said tool comprisinga handle having means for pivotally con necting a type-bar. therewith, an anvil-carrier pivoted to the handle to swing in a plane at right angles to the path of the type-bar, an

anvil loosely mounted on said carrier, and means for locking the anvil to the carrier.

4. A tool for applying type to the type-bars of type-writing machines, said tool comprising a handle adapted for connection with a type-bar, an an vil-carrier adjustably connected with said handle, an anvil loosely mounted on said carrier, and means for locking the anvil to the carrier.

5. A tool for applying type to the type-bars of type-writing machines, said tool comprising a handle having means for connecting it with a type-bar, an anvil-carrier pivoted to the handle and having spaced members movable toward and from each other, an anvil loosely held between said members,and means for pressing said members together to hold the anvil in place. I

6. A tool for applying type to the type-bars of type-writing machines, said tool comprisin ga handle having means for receiving typebars, an anvil-carrier pivoted to the handle, an anvil adjustable toward and from the pivot of the carrier, andmeans for locking the anvil in its adjusted position.

7. A tool for applying type to the type-bars of type-writing machines, comprising a handle having means for connecting it with a type-bar, an anvil-carrier adj ustably connected with said handle, an anvil mounted on said carrier and movable toward and from the handle, and also capable of a rocking movement, and means for locking the anvil in its adjusted position.

8. A-tool for applying type to the type-bars of type-writing machines, said tool comprising a handle having means for connecting a type-bar therewith, an anvil-carrier adjustably connected with said handle, and an anvil mounted on said carrier and capable of a rocking movement, and means for locking the anvil in its adjusted position.

of type-writing machines, comprising a handle having means for connecting a type-bar therewith, an anvil movably connected with the handle and adapted to engage the type of the type-bar, and a gage adjustably carried by the handle and arranged to ho d the type-bar body in its adjusted position.

11. A tool for applying type to the type-bars of type-Writing machines, said tool comprising a handle having means for receiving the pivot portion of a type-bar, and a spring for engaging said type-bar and for forcing it toward the handle, and an anvil movably connected with the handle and adapted to engage the type on the' type-bar.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand in the presence of two subscribing witnesses.

EDWARD F. KUNATH. 

